| Autor: |
Joseph Rwebazibwa, Richard Migisha, Gideon Munaru, Onesmus Byamukama, Lenard Abesiga, Godfrey R. Mugyenyi, Paul Kato Kalyebara, Leevan Tibaijuka, Joseph Ngonzi, Rogers Kajabwangu, Stuart Turanzomwe, Fadumo Mohammed, Joy Muhumuza, Agaba David Collins, Yarine Tornes Fajardo, Wasswa G. M. Ssalongo, Musa Kayondo, Hamson Kanyesigye |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2024 |
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| Zdroj: |
Contraception and Reproductive Medicine, Vol 9, Iss 1, Pp 1-9 (2024) |
| Druh dokumentu: |
article |
| ISSN: |
2055-7426 |
| DOI: |
10.1186/s40834-024-00299-3 |
| Popis: |
Abstract Background Early implant removal not only results in method wastage and strains healthcare resources but also exposes women to the risk of unplanned pregnancies and associated complications if an alternative contraceptive is not promptly adopted. Studies have demonstrated that prevalence and factors associated with contraceptive use vary across different cultures and regions even within Uganda. We determined the prevalence and associated factors of early implant removal, among women attending public family planning clinics in Mbarara City, southwestern Uganda. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional study from April to July 2023 at four public family planning clinics in Mbarara City. We consecutively enrolled women and administered a questionnaire to obtain data on demographic, and medical characteristics. We defined early removal as implant discontinuation within a period |
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